THE WEST COUNTRY is a region of rolling hills, peaceful valleys and historic towns and cities. SULIS
GUIDES are West Country specialists and we can show you this region which is rich in ancient buildings, castles, gardens, museums, churches, manor houses, tithe barns, coaching inns and pubs.
Here is just a brief taste of the many places to visit in the area:
• THE COTSWOLDS is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which contains splendid country houses, charming villages, cottages and churches. At the southern end of the Cotswolds, close to Bath, are Bradford-on-Avon, Lacock and Castle Combe - the prettiest village in England.
• STONEHENGE AND SALISBURY - there are numerous examples of prehistoric settlement in the Wiltshire countryside, such as Stonehenge and Avebury. The City of Salisbury is famous for its 13thC cathedral, and Wilton for its Renaissance country house.
• GLASTONBURY AND WELLS – Glastonbury Abbey is associated with early Christianity and the legend of King Arthur. Wells is the smallest city in England, but with a magnificent Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace.
• BRISTOL – the largest city in the south west, and one-time gateway to America with fine medieval churches, restored harbour and docks and Brunel's engineering masterpieces - the SS Great Britain and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
• SOUTH WALES & THE WYE VALLEY – Blaenavon World Heritage Site symbolises the industrial history of the area, and the heritage of the picturesque Wye Valley, celebrated by Wordsworth, includes Chepstow Castle and Tintern Abbey.
• STATELY HOMES AND GARDENS - great houses with remarkable art treasures and outstanding gardens include Dyrham, Longleat, Bowood, Sudeley and Stourhead.
• OXFORD – has no single building, no castle or cathedral that dominates. But English history is documented in its streets, houses and colleges. The city has more than 900 buildings of architectural or historical interest.
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